Ever wondered what Super Mario would sound like on a violin? From power-up sounds to iconic tunes like the Overworld Theme, I recreated the most legendary Mario effects and music using just my violin!

There is no question that violin-making is an art form. It requires a musician's ear, a craftsperson's skill, and a historian's appreciation of lessons learned over time. Making a violin also takes ...

Violin makers, aka luthiers, traditionally learn from hands-on experience how to craft parts and select materials to shape an instrument’s final sound. MIT engineers hope to streamline that ...